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Synopsis: Chris Farraday long ago abandoned his life of crime, but after his brother-in-law, Andy, botches a drug deal for his ruthless boss, Tim Briggs, Chris is forced back into doing what he does best -- running contraband -- to settle Andy's debt. Chris is a legendary smuggler and quickly assembles a crew with the help of his best friend, Sebastian, to head to Panama and return with millions in counterfeit bills.
Things quickly fall apart and with only hours to reach the cash, Chris must use his rusty skills to successfully navigate a treacherous criminal network of brutal drug lords, cops and hit men before his wife, Kate, and sons become their target.
Things quickly fall apart and with only hours to reach the cash, Chris must use his rusty skills to successfully navigate a treacherous criminal network of brutal drug lords, cops and hit men before his wife, Kate, and sons become their target.
Starring: Mark Wahlberg, Kate Beckinsale, Ben Foster, Giovanni Ribisi, Lukas Haas, Caleb Landry Jones
Directed by: Baltasar Kormákur
U.S. Rating: R
Mark Wahlberg is a film magnet. He's one of the few Hollywood actors that no matter how good or bad the film might be, he'll always attract film viewers to theaters. Even more, when we add to his performance, an amazing supporting cast like in this particular film, Kate Beckinsale, Ben Foster & Giovanni Ribisi.
What I actually found interesting is that Contraband felt like when The Italian Job meets with Gone in 60 Seconds. It had a few bites of all these great action films obviously, with some important variants.
Mark Wahlberg play the role of Chris Farraday, an ex-smuggler who's been retired for a while and works installing security alarms. He lives a peaceful life with his BEAUTIFUL wife, Kate (Kate Beckinsale), and their children. Chris' brother-in-law, Andy was smuggling drugs in a cargo ship, but was forced to drop them while trying to escape from the police. Andy's boss, ruthless mobster Tim Briggs (Giovanni Ribisi), is infuriated and wants Andy to repay him the drug's worth in money. Tim sends Andy and his friends to the hospital and forces Chris to meet Tim, who threatens to kill Chris' family if Andy doesn't pay $700,000 in two weeks.
Chris knows that the only way to get the money is to do what he was good at, run contraband. He joins the crew of a cargo ship where his father Bud (William Lucking), currently in prison, used to run contraband, in order to smuggle $10,000,000 in fake bills from Panama with the help of Andy and Chris' old friend Danny Raymer. While Chris is gone, he asks his best friend, Sebastian Abney (Ben Foster), to take care of his family, since he knew they'd be in danger. In Panama, even when Chris has put 'the perfect' plan together to get the money and smuggle it into the U.S., things starts spinning really fast in a very bad way. Director Baltasar Kormákur made his best efforts on these events, making the film appealed to viewers with all the action involved in these scenes. While Chris was in Panama, Tim was constantly threatening with rudeness and violence his family. Sebastian has to be constantly protecting them and this situation makes it hard for Kate, who starts getting tired of Sebastian. Under the effect of alcohol, he tries to kiss her and he pushes her against a wall. He panics and thinks he killed her, changing all the situation, now that Chris is on the way back to the U.S.
Sebastian will take some important (and wrong) decisions that will put Chris under more danger. I won't tell you what happend at the end, so you feel motivated to watch it :)
The end is kind of predictable, even though, it has some important unexpected turns on the story that makes it worth to watch the film. A pretty descent action film, even more during these first months of the yeat, when we know Film Studios are just focused on promoting their Oscars nominated films and getting ready for the big Summer season.
I would rate this movie with a 3/5
Directed by: Baltasar Kormákur
U.S. Rating: R
Mark Wahlberg is a film magnet. He's one of the few Hollywood actors that no matter how good or bad the film might be, he'll always attract film viewers to theaters. Even more, when we add to his performance, an amazing supporting cast like in this particular film, Kate Beckinsale, Ben Foster & Giovanni Ribisi.
What I actually found interesting is that Contraband felt like when The Italian Job meets with Gone in 60 Seconds. It had a few bites of all these great action films obviously, with some important variants.
Mark Wahlberg play the role of Chris Farraday, an ex-smuggler who's been retired for a while and works installing security alarms. He lives a peaceful life with his BEAUTIFUL wife, Kate (Kate Beckinsale), and their children. Chris' brother-in-law, Andy was smuggling drugs in a cargo ship, but was forced to drop them while trying to escape from the police. Andy's boss, ruthless mobster Tim Briggs (Giovanni Ribisi), is infuriated and wants Andy to repay him the drug's worth in money. Tim sends Andy and his friends to the hospital and forces Chris to meet Tim, who threatens to kill Chris' family if Andy doesn't pay $700,000 in two weeks.
Chris knows that the only way to get the money is to do what he was good at, run contraband. He joins the crew of a cargo ship where his father Bud (William Lucking), currently in prison, used to run contraband, in order to smuggle $10,000,000 in fake bills from Panama with the help of Andy and Chris' old friend Danny Raymer. While Chris is gone, he asks his best friend, Sebastian Abney (Ben Foster), to take care of his family, since he knew they'd be in danger. In Panama, even when Chris has put 'the perfect' plan together to get the money and smuggle it into the U.S., things starts spinning really fast in a very bad way. Director Baltasar Kormákur made his best efforts on these events, making the film appealed to viewers with all the action involved in these scenes. While Chris was in Panama, Tim was constantly threatening with rudeness and violence his family. Sebastian has to be constantly protecting them and this situation makes it hard for Kate, who starts getting tired of Sebastian. Under the effect of alcohol, he tries to kiss her and he pushes her against a wall. He panics and thinks he killed her, changing all the situation, now that Chris is on the way back to the U.S.
Sebastian will take some important (and wrong) decisions that will put Chris under more danger. I won't tell you what happend at the end, so you feel motivated to watch it :)
The end is kind of predictable, even though, it has some important unexpected turns on the story that makes it worth to watch the film. A pretty descent action film, even more during these first months of the yeat, when we know Film Studios are just focused on promoting their Oscars nominated films and getting ready for the big Summer season.
I would rate this movie with a 3/5
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Synopsis: At forty-something, straight-laced Cal Weaver is living the dream--good job, nice house, great kids and marriage to his high school sweetheart. But when Cal learns that his wife, Emily, has cheated on him and wants a divorce, his "perfect" life quickly unravels. Worse, in today's single world, Cal, who hasn't dated in decades, stands out as the epitome of un-smooth. Now spending his free evenings sulking alone at a local bar, the hapless Cal is taken on as wingman and protege to handsome, thirty-something player Jacob Palmer. In an effort to help Cal get over his wife and start living his life, Jacob opens Cal's eyes to the many options before him: flirty women, manly drinks and a sense of style that can't be found at Supercuts or The Gap. Cal and Emily aren't the only ones looking for love in what might be all the wrong places: Cal's 13-year-old son, Robbie, is crazy about his 17-year-old babysitter, Jessica, who harbors a crush on Cal. And despite Cal's makeover and his many new conquests, the one thing that can't be made over is his heart, which seems to keep leading him back to where he began.
Starring: Steve Carrell,
Ryan Gosling, Emma Stone, Julianne Moore, Kevin Bacon, Crystal Reed, Marisa Tomei and Joey King
Directed by: Glenn Ficarra and John Requa
U.S. Rating: PG-13
I should start mentioning that having such an amazing cast, you couldn't expect anything less than a pretty entertaining and funny film.
Crazy Stupid Love is a fresh and light comedy about a forty-something man called Cal with a pretty standard and boring life. He finds his wife Emily has been cheating him with her co-worker, David. Knowing this situation affected his personal and marital life, his wife can't handle it anymore and asks him for a divorce. After moving into his own apartment, Cal begins frequenting a bar night after night, talking loudly about his divorce. There, he meets a young handsome guy called Jacob, that is a successful womanizer. Jacob noticed Cal talking about his divorce and rapidly offers him some help to get over the situation and be successful with women. He teaches him how to dress, how to talk and how to act towards women. Cal starts learning the lessons and become a different man, having more interaction and encounters with other women.
In the meantime, Jacob meets Hannah, a cute girl that refuses his flattering invitations. Later, they meet again and Jacob falls in love with Hannah.
Cal and Emily have a 13 year-old son, Robbie, who is deeply and crazy in love with his babysitter, Jessica. Jessica is a 17 year-old girl, daugther of Cal and Emily's best friends. Jessica, at the same time, is secretly in love with Cal. Cal will always encourage Robbie to go and fight, never stop chasing his dream and find his love, but Jessica always rejects him, because... She's in love with Robbie's father.
All these love situations will converge in just one single and hilarious situation that will make the whole film worth to watch and have a really good entertaining time and some hysterical laughs.
A simple but fresh plot, played by an amazing cast. A film worth to watch and enjoy on the big screen and some more times after coming on DVD. Totally recommended!
I would rate this movie with a 3.5/5
Ryan Gosling, Emma Stone, Julianne Moore, Kevin Bacon, Crystal Reed, Marisa Tomei and Joey King
Directed by: Glenn Ficarra and John Requa
U.S. Rating: PG-13
I should start mentioning that having such an amazing cast, you couldn't expect anything less than a pretty entertaining and funny film.
Crazy Stupid Love is a fresh and light comedy about a forty-something man called Cal with a pretty standard and boring life. He finds his wife Emily has been cheating him with her co-worker, David. Knowing this situation affected his personal and marital life, his wife can't handle it anymore and asks him for a divorce. After moving into his own apartment, Cal begins frequenting a bar night after night, talking loudly about his divorce. There, he meets a young handsome guy called Jacob, that is a successful womanizer. Jacob noticed Cal talking about his divorce and rapidly offers him some help to get over the situation and be successful with women. He teaches him how to dress, how to talk and how to act towards women. Cal starts learning the lessons and become a different man, having more interaction and encounters with other women.
In the meantime, Jacob meets Hannah, a cute girl that refuses his flattering invitations. Later, they meet again and Jacob falls in love with Hannah.
Cal and Emily have a 13 year-old son, Robbie, who is deeply and crazy in love with his babysitter, Jessica. Jessica is a 17 year-old girl, daugther of Cal and Emily's best friends. Jessica, at the same time, is secretly in love with Cal. Cal will always encourage Robbie to go and fight, never stop chasing his dream and find his love, but Jessica always rejects him, because... She's in love with Robbie's father.
All these love situations will converge in just one single and hilarious situation that will make the whole film worth to watch and have a really good entertaining time and some hysterical laughs.
A simple but fresh plot, played by an amazing cast. A film worth to watch and enjoy on the big screen and some more times after coming on DVD. Totally recommended!
I would rate this movie with a 3.5/5
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Synopsis: Cataleya is a young woman who has grown up to be an assassin after witnessing the murder of her parents as a child. Turning herself into a professional killer and working for her uncle, she remains focused on her ultimate goal: to hunt down and get revenge on the mobster responsible for her parents' deaths.
Starring: Zoe Saldana, Jordi Molla, Lennie James, Michael Vartan and Cliff Curtis
Directed by: Oliver Megaton
U.S. Rating: PG-13
Colombiana is a thrilled action film that wastes no time on opening with an action sequence involving Cataleya (Zoe Saldana) a nine-year-old little girl who faces the killing of her parents by the hands of some dangerous Colombian gangsters. Her dad has instructed her what to do in case of this innevitable situation, delivering a micro SD memory with information related with these gangsters and their operations to the American Embassy and in exchage, get the opportunity to flight to the US. As soon as she arrives on American soil, she flees from the authorities that were in charge of her protection and travels to Chicago, to find her uncle, who is a contract killer. Once there, she asks her uncle to teach her to be a professional killer, with her only goal in mind... Revenge the death of her parents.
The rest of the film is all about Cataleya hunting every single one of the Colombian gangsters organization, chasing and hunting them in a very quiet and professional way. The only trace she leaves behind, is the drawing of a Cataleya flower in the chest of her victims.
One single mistake helps the FBI to identify her but she uses this mistake to get to the top of the organization and kill the responsibles for the murder of her parents.
Colombiana is actually a light entertaining action film if you're not looking for a brilliant plot, just some random action led by a beautiful woman. I personally believe that Zoe Saldana played a much better, stronger and interesting role in the action film, The Losers. The plot is not strong and convincing, it shows lots of gaps and nonsense situations. While I watching the film, I tried to find the answers to some key questions, but the more I looked for those answers, the more questions I found.
I personally enjoyed Director Olivier Megaton's work. He was able to deliver some really good action scenes, work with a great cast and help to balance these flaws and gaps on the poor script with the good direction and talents involved.
I would rate this movie with a 2.5/5
Directed by: Oliver Megaton
U.S. Rating: PG-13
Colombiana is a thrilled action film that wastes no time on opening with an action sequence involving Cataleya (Zoe Saldana) a nine-year-old little girl who faces the killing of her parents by the hands of some dangerous Colombian gangsters. Her dad has instructed her what to do in case of this innevitable situation, delivering a micro SD memory with information related with these gangsters and their operations to the American Embassy and in exchage, get the opportunity to flight to the US. As soon as she arrives on American soil, she flees from the authorities that were in charge of her protection and travels to Chicago, to find her uncle, who is a contract killer. Once there, she asks her uncle to teach her to be a professional killer, with her only goal in mind... Revenge the death of her parents.
The rest of the film is all about Cataleya hunting every single one of the Colombian gangsters organization, chasing and hunting them in a very quiet and professional way. The only trace she leaves behind, is the drawing of a Cataleya flower in the chest of her victims.
One single mistake helps the FBI to identify her but she uses this mistake to get to the top of the organization and kill the responsibles for the murder of her parents.
Colombiana is actually a light entertaining action film if you're not looking for a brilliant plot, just some random action led by a beautiful woman. I personally believe that Zoe Saldana played a much better, stronger and interesting role in the action film, The Losers. The plot is not strong and convincing, it shows lots of gaps and nonsense situations. While I watching the film, I tried to find the answers to some key questions, but the more I looked for those answers, the more questions I found.
I personally enjoyed Director Olivier Megaton's work. He was able to deliver some really good action scenes, work with a great cast and help to balance these flaws and gaps on the poor script with the good direction and talents involved.
I would rate this movie with a 2.5/5
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Synopsis: When Kenny is arrested for murder and sentenced to life in 1983, his sister Betty Anne, a Massachusetts wife and mother of two, dedicates her life to overturning the murder conviction. Convinced that her brother is innocent, Betty Anne puts herself through high school, college and, finally, law school in an 18 year quest to free Kenny. With the help of best friend Abra Rice, Betty Anne pores through suspicious evidence mounted by small town cop Nancy Taylor, meticulously retracing the steps that led to Kenny's arrest. Belief in her brother - and her quest for the truth - pushes Betty Anne and her team to uncover the facts and utilize DNA evidence with the hope of exonerating Kenny.
Starring: Hilary Swank, Sam Rockwell, Minnie Driver, Melissa Leo, Ari Graynor
Directed by: Tony Goldwyn
U.S. Rating: R
Conviction is one of those great films to watch. Sadly, it seems that it didn't do as good as it should, maybe it was just considered as a low profile film. Based in a true story, the film offered a predictable, but pretty strong plot, along with an amazing cast. All cast involved in this film played their roles brilliantly. Hilary Swank played her heart in her role as Betty Anne Waters, as she always does in every single one of her films. Sam Rockwell, Minnie Driver, Peter Gallagher, Melissa Meo and Juliette Lewis played such amazing roles in this film.
The film is based on the true story of Betty Anne Waters and her brother Kenny Waters. Betty Anne and Kenny were really close to each other since little kids. Kenny used to break into other people's houses and just relax playing with her sister in beds, or stealing candy from the local shop. These little things always put him in trouble with the local police, since they always got caught. When they grew up, Kenny kept getting in trouble with the police, but always for minor things. By the time, Betty Anne was married with two kids and Kenny was also married and had a baby girl. During a funeral, Kenny is taken to jail and accused of murdering Katharina Brow, in Ayer Massachusetts (the murder occurred in 1980).
Kenny was wrongfully convicted in 1983, and since that moment, Betty Anne promised his brother that she would do anything to get him out of jail. She went back to school to earn her GED, then her bachelor's, a master's in education and finally a law degree from Roger Williams University in Rhode Island.
While she was studying, she found information about attornet Barry Scheck, who led a team and project called "Innocence Project". This expert team helped to exonerate wrongfully convicted people through a new introduced forensic technique: DNA tests. She immediately asks for help and starts working with Barry Scheck on her brother's case. All this ambicious goal and dream, her effort studying and getting her degrees and all her fight to get the help and evidence she needed had a huge price in her life. She accomplished this while raising two boys alone and working as a waitress part-time. She lost her marriage and kids, when they went to live with their dad.
Betty Anne located biological evidence and then worked with the Innocence Project, to obtain DNA testing on the evidence—proving Waters' innocence and leading to his exoneration on June 19, 2001.
As said before, it was a very predictable but inspiring film. A woman who did and gave everything she could to get her wrongfully convicted brother out of jail, spent 18 years studying, earning all the degrees she needed, worked on finding all the evidence and tests she needed and finally proved in court his brother's innocence.
I would rate this movie with a 4/5
Directed by: Tony Goldwyn
U.S. Rating: R
Conviction is one of those great films to watch. Sadly, it seems that it didn't do as good as it should, maybe it was just considered as a low profile film. Based in a true story, the film offered a predictable, but pretty strong plot, along with an amazing cast. All cast involved in this film played their roles brilliantly. Hilary Swank played her heart in her role as Betty Anne Waters, as she always does in every single one of her films. Sam Rockwell, Minnie Driver, Peter Gallagher, Melissa Meo and Juliette Lewis played such amazing roles in this film.
The film is based on the true story of Betty Anne Waters and her brother Kenny Waters. Betty Anne and Kenny were really close to each other since little kids. Kenny used to break into other people's houses and just relax playing with her sister in beds, or stealing candy from the local shop. These little things always put him in trouble with the local police, since they always got caught. When they grew up, Kenny kept getting in trouble with the police, but always for minor things. By the time, Betty Anne was married with two kids and Kenny was also married and had a baby girl. During a funeral, Kenny is taken to jail and accused of murdering Katharina Brow, in Ayer Massachusetts (the murder occurred in 1980).
Kenny was wrongfully convicted in 1983, and since that moment, Betty Anne promised his brother that she would do anything to get him out of jail. She went back to school to earn her GED, then her bachelor's, a master's in education and finally a law degree from Roger Williams University in Rhode Island.
While she was studying, she found information about attornet Barry Scheck, who led a team and project called "Innocence Project". This expert team helped to exonerate wrongfully convicted people through a new introduced forensic technique: DNA tests. She immediately asks for help and starts working with Barry Scheck on her brother's case. All this ambicious goal and dream, her effort studying and getting her degrees and all her fight to get the help and evidence she needed had a huge price in her life. She accomplished this while raising two boys alone and working as a waitress part-time. She lost her marriage and kids, when they went to live with their dad.
Betty Anne located biological evidence and then worked with the Innocence Project, to obtain DNA testing on the evidence—proving Waters' innocence and leading to his exoneration on June 19, 2001.
As said before, it was a very predictable but inspiring film. A woman who did and gave everything she could to get her wrongfully convicted brother out of jail, spent 18 years studying, earning all the degrees she needed, worked on finding all the evidence and tests she needed and finally proved in court his brother's innocence.
I would rate this movie with a 4/5
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Synopsis: With John's social life at a standstill and his ex-wife about to get remarried, a down on his luck divorcee finally meets the woman of his dreams, only to discover she has another man in her life - her son. Still single seven years after the breakup of his marriage, John has all but given up on romance. But at the urging of his ex-wife and best friend Jamie, John grudgingly agrees to join her and her fiance Tim at a party. To his and everyone else's surprise, he actually manages to meet someone: the gorgeous and spirited Molly. Their chemistry is immediate. The relationship takes off quickly but Molly is oddly reluctant to take the relationship beyond John's house. Perplexed, he follows her home and discovers the other man in Molly's life: her son, Cyrus. A 21-year-old new age musician, Cyrus is his mom's best friend and shares an unconventional relationship with her. Cyrus will go to any lengths to protect Molly and is definitely not ready to share her with anyone, especially John. Before long, the two are locked in a battle of wits for the woman they both love - and it appears only one man can be left standing when it's over. Using the innovative improvisational techniques that have earned them critical accolades and a devoted following, Jay Duplass and Mark Duplass enter the mainstream with a touching, original story that blends humor and heartbreak, much like life itself.
Starring: John C. Reilly, Jonah Hill, Marisa Tomei, Catherine Keener, Matt Walsh
Directed by: Mark Duplass, Jay Duplass
U.S. Rating: R
Cyrus became one of my top favorite comedy films of this year, 2010. It easily shows that you don't need really funny lines to make it work!
The film brings the story of John (Reilly), a divorced, lonely and depressed man who just got the news that his ex-wife will be married again. His ex-wife and fiancee invited him to attend a party where he meets Molly (Tomei), a sweet beautiful woman. Their relationship heats up in a blink of an eye and suddenly, John finds some of Molly's personal secrets. While John tries to sneak into Molly's backyard, he meets Cyrus (Hill), Molly's 22-year old son.
John and Cyrus try to open up and be honest to each other, even though, Cyrus seems to take advantage of this situation and prepares a master plan to push John away from Molly's life, but John will inmediately notice it trough every little situation. Cyrus will manipulate Molly and soon will create a very unconfortable situation between her mom and John.
Just when Cyrus seems to achieve his plan and pushes John away from their lives, he notices how much Molly is suffering with this difficult situation.
An fresh and very... very entertaining romantic comedy, with such a smart sense of humor.
What I totally love about this film is that it doesn't need a very complex script, or lots of funny lines. It is all about the cast's exceptional performance, the non-verbal communication, the superb acting and all the funny and tense situations between John and Cyrus... with the amazing support of Molly and Jamie.
It is ABSOLUTELY recommended for a really good laugh!
I would rate this movie with a high 4/5
Directed by: Mark Duplass, Jay Duplass
U.S. Rating: R
Cyrus became one of my top favorite comedy films of this year, 2010. It easily shows that you don't need really funny lines to make it work!
The film brings the story of John (Reilly), a divorced, lonely and depressed man who just got the news that his ex-wife will be married again. His ex-wife and fiancee invited him to attend a party where he meets Molly (Tomei), a sweet beautiful woman. Their relationship heats up in a blink of an eye and suddenly, John finds some of Molly's personal secrets. While John tries to sneak into Molly's backyard, he meets Cyrus (Hill), Molly's 22-year old son.
John and Cyrus try to open up and be honest to each other, even though, Cyrus seems to take advantage of this situation and prepares a master plan to push John away from Molly's life, but John will inmediately notice it trough every little situation. Cyrus will manipulate Molly and soon will create a very unconfortable situation between her mom and John.
Just when Cyrus seems to achieve his plan and pushes John away from their lives, he notices how much Molly is suffering with this difficult situation.
An fresh and very... very entertaining romantic comedy, with such a smart sense of humor.
What I totally love about this film is that it doesn't need a very complex script, or lots of funny lines. It is all about the cast's exceptional performance, the non-verbal communication, the superb acting and all the funny and tense situations between John and Cyrus... with the amazing support of Molly and Jamie.
It is ABSOLUTELY recommended for a really good laugh!
I would rate this movie with a high 4/5
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Synopsis: Vince Rizzo is a lifelong resident of the tiny, tradition-steeped Bronx enclave of City Island. A family man who makes his living as a corrections officer, Vince longs to become an actor. Ashamed to admit his aspirations to his family, Vince would rather let his fiery wife Joyce believe his weekly poker games are a cover for an extramarital affair than admit he's secretly taking acting classes in Manhattan. When Vince is asked to reveal his biggest secret in class, he inadvertently sets off a chaotic chain of events that turns his mundane suburban life upside down. Inspired by the exercise, he decides to bring his long-lost ex-con son Tony home to meet the family, and it soon becomes clear that everyone - including his college student daughter, teenaged son Vinnie, Jr., charismatic acting partner and drama coach - has something to hide. A perfect storm of deception, half truths and confusion makes Vince and his family members realize that the truth may not set them free, but it is easier to keep track of than all their well-intentioned white lies.
Starring: Andy Garcia, Paul Diomede, Julianna Margulies, Emily Mortimer, Alan Arkin
Directed by: Raymond De Felitta
U.S. Rating: PG-13
If you think you know what a "dysfunctional family" is, think again because you haven't met the Rizzo family yet! City Island is such a great and entertaining drama/comedy film starring Alan Garcia and Julianna Margulies.
The plot is focused on the Ruzzo Family, their lies, secrets and communication problems. Vince Rizzo (Andy Garcia) works as a corrections officer (he hates it when people ask him if he's a prison guard) but, his real passion and dream is to be an actor since he was a little kid. Working at the correction center, Vince meets Tony Nardella (Steven Strait) , a illegitimate son he never met before. He hides from his wife every time he wants to smoke, since he told him he quit. When he gets the news that Tony can leave the correction center if a family member claims the responsibility to keep him at home for 30 days, Vince decides to take the responsibility and takes him home with the excuse of getting his help to build a new bathroom at the back of his house. Vince is married to Joyce Vizzo (Julianna Margulies) , a housewife who has to deal with all the daily things at home. She hides from her husband every time she wants to smoke, since he thinks she quit smoking also. Vince and Joyce have two kids, Vince Jr and Vivian. Vince Jr is a teenager who is in love with fat women. He secretly visits internet pages of big women and discovers that his neighbor across the street is the star of the site he visits. Vivian lies to their parents saying that she's about to graduate from college, but she's working as a stripper in a night club. When Vince decides to bring Tony to his home. Tony starts detecting all these lies and "double lives" and start making his part trying to push every one on the right way to achieve their dreams. Tony convinces Vince to attend an audition for "non-professional" actors, helps Vince Jr to meet their neighbor across the street, helps Vivian to reveal his secret to their parents and especially, helps Joyce to know that her husband hasn't been playing pocker every night or being out with another woman, but taking acting classes to achieve his dream. The only detail... Tony is the only one missing the reason of Vince's help and attitude towards Tony. Then, everyone discovers the truth, when he reveals that he's Tony's father.
City Island brings an excellent drama plot mixed with a great and smart sense of humor, supported by such an amazing cast. Totally recommended!
What did I like from this movie?
1. The cast selected was perfect for the roles
2. The film offers such a fresh and very entertaining plot and story
3. I totally laughed every time the family gathered together, you could see how "dysfunctional" they are!
4. Vince Jr played such a really funny role, basic but really funny role
What did I dislike from this movie?
1. nothing at all! I really enjoyed the film!
I would rate this movie with a 4/5
Directed by: Raymond De Felitta
U.S. Rating: PG-13
If you think you know what a "dysfunctional family" is, think again because you haven't met the Rizzo family yet! City Island is such a great and entertaining drama/comedy film starring Alan Garcia and Julianna Margulies.
The plot is focused on the Ruzzo Family, their lies, secrets and communication problems. Vince Rizzo (Andy Garcia) works as a corrections officer (he hates it when people ask him if he's a prison guard) but, his real passion and dream is to be an actor since he was a little kid. Working at the correction center, Vince meets Tony Nardella (Steven Strait) , a illegitimate son he never met before. He hides from his wife every time he wants to smoke, since he told him he quit. When he gets the news that Tony can leave the correction center if a family member claims the responsibility to keep him at home for 30 days, Vince decides to take the responsibility and takes him home with the excuse of getting his help to build a new bathroom at the back of his house. Vince is married to Joyce Vizzo (Julianna Margulies) , a housewife who has to deal with all the daily things at home. She hides from her husband every time she wants to smoke, since he thinks she quit smoking also. Vince and Joyce have two kids, Vince Jr and Vivian. Vince Jr is a teenager who is in love with fat women. He secretly visits internet pages of big women and discovers that his neighbor across the street is the star of the site he visits. Vivian lies to their parents saying that she's about to graduate from college, but she's working as a stripper in a night club. When Vince decides to bring Tony to his home. Tony starts detecting all these lies and "double lives" and start making his part trying to push every one on the right way to achieve their dreams. Tony convinces Vince to attend an audition for "non-professional" actors, helps Vince Jr to meet their neighbor across the street, helps Vivian to reveal his secret to their parents and especially, helps Joyce to know that her husband hasn't been playing pocker every night or being out with another woman, but taking acting classes to achieve his dream. The only detail... Tony is the only one missing the reason of Vince's help and attitude towards Tony. Then, everyone discovers the truth, when he reveals that he's Tony's father.
City Island brings an excellent drama plot mixed with a great and smart sense of humor, supported by such an amazing cast. Totally recommended!
What did I like from this movie?
1. The cast selected was perfect for the roles
2. The film offers such a fresh and very entertaining plot and story
3. I totally laughed every time the family gathered together, you could see how "dysfunctional" they are!
4. Vince Jr played such a really funny role, basic but really funny role
What did I dislike from this movie?
1. nothing at all! I really enjoyed the film!
I would rate this movie with a 4/5
What did you like or dislike from this movie? What would you rate this movie?
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Synopsis: A workaholic architect, who has been overlooking his family in favor of his career, comes across a universal remote that allows him to perform TiVo-like functions on his life, such as pausing events or fast-forwarding over them. When the remote begins creating its own memory and choosing what to fast-forward over, the man sees how much of his personal life has passed him by and realizes the importance of spending more time with his family.
Starring: Adam Sandler, Kate Beckinsale, Christopher Walken, David Hasselhoff, Sean Astin
Directed by: Frank Coraci
U.S. Rating: PG-13
Click is one of those movies that makes you laugh and have many thought-provoking moments, but you honestly don't know if it is a comedy film with some emotional drama scenes, or a drama film with some funny comedy scenes. For this particular film, I'd divide the film in two. The first half could be considered the funny comedy part, and the second half the drama emotional part.
Click is a film played by such an amazing cast. I should say that some of these talented people were wasted on this film, since they had just derisory roles, for example, Christopher Walken.
I wouldn't consider myself a loyal fan of Adam Sandler's films but, I must say that I've watched almost every single one of his films. He's improved through the years and the good thing is that he has tried to mix drama and romance to most of his latest roles and films. The big success is that he always manages to get a great cast to support his role and I think that's a key part of the success of these films.
Click is nothing more than an enjoyable movie. The plot is not that great but it is entertaining, it delivers some really good laughs and some emotional moments, especially at the end of the film. I really enjoyed that mix.
No matter what, I'd say that if you're looking for an enjoyable film to watch and you coup with Adam Sandler's sense of humor, Click is one of those good options to watch.
What did I like from this movie?
1. I liked the emotional message about the importance of family expressed on this film
2. I really enjoyed the cast selection for this film. Sadly, the director and production could have got more from this amazing cast
3. Kate Beckinsale :) She's my platonic love
4. There were some really good laughable moments on this film
What did I dislike from this movie?
1. As said before, I do believe most of the cast was underused
I would rate this movie with a 3/5
Directed by: Frank Coraci
U.S. Rating: PG-13
Click is one of those movies that makes you laugh and have many thought-provoking moments, but you honestly don't know if it is a comedy film with some emotional drama scenes, or a drama film with some funny comedy scenes. For this particular film, I'd divide the film in two. The first half could be considered the funny comedy part, and the second half the drama emotional part.
Click is a film played by such an amazing cast. I should say that some of these talented people were wasted on this film, since they had just derisory roles, for example, Christopher Walken.
I wouldn't consider myself a loyal fan of Adam Sandler's films but, I must say that I've watched almost every single one of his films. He's improved through the years and the good thing is that he has tried to mix drama and romance to most of his latest roles and films. The big success is that he always manages to get a great cast to support his role and I think that's a key part of the success of these films.
Click is nothing more than an enjoyable movie. The plot is not that great but it is entertaining, it delivers some really good laughs and some emotional moments, especially at the end of the film. I really enjoyed that mix.
No matter what, I'd say that if you're looking for an enjoyable film to watch and you coup with Adam Sandler's sense of humor, Click is one of those good options to watch.
What did I like from this movie?
1. I liked the emotional message about the importance of family expressed on this film
2. I really enjoyed the cast selection for this film. Sadly, the director and production could have got more from this amazing cast
3. Kate Beckinsale :) She's my platonic love
4. There were some really good laughable moments on this film
What did I dislike from this movie?
1. As said before, I do believe most of the cast was underused
I would rate this movie with a 3/5
What did you like or dislike from this movie? What would you rate this movie?
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Synopsis: In one fleeting moment, L.A. firefighter Gordy Brewer loses everything he ever cared about. Running late to meet his wife and young son at a downtown high-rise, the devoted family man arrives in time to witness a bomb explode, showering the area with debris and shattered glass. The explosion is credited to 'El Lobo, The Wolf', an infamous rebel leader in Colombia's decades-long civil war. The intended targets were members of the Colombian consulate and American intelligence agents; its casualties included one civilian woman and one small boy--Gordy's family, innocent people who lost their lives for being in the wrong place at the wrong time. Gordy's only consolation for the loss of his family is the hope that the Wolf will be stopped before he has a chance to strike again. When the official U.S. investigation into the Wolf stalls, Gordy realizes that bringing the terrorist to justice is no longer a priority to anyone but himself. Gordy heads to war-torn Colombia to track him down alone.
Starring: Arnold Schwarzenegger, Francesca Neri, Elias Koteas, Cliff Curtis, John Leguizamo
Directed by: Andrew Davis, Billy Burton
U.S. Rating: R
I'd like to start saying that if the lead role was played by any other actor but Arnold Schwarzenegger, it would have been such a disaster. Arnold Schwarzenegger made the difference in this film. Even though, the plot is based on a fictional act of terrorism, I could say that it didn't offer a political/social view, just a personal view of a fireman who loses his wife and son in a terrorist attack against the Colombian embassy in American soil. When he notices that the federal government is not doing enough to identify and capture the responsible of this terrorist act, he decides to travel to Colombia in a dangerous adventure that will lead him to the head of the terrorist group. Filled with so much fictional situations, this action movie offers nothing but big explosions, crazy situations in the middle of the jungle and a twisted final. I remember that this film was one of the first movies that had to be edited right after the event of 9/11, since it had some sensitive material (terrorist attack in American soil). This might be the reason, besides that it was played by Arnold Schwarzenegger, that I felt motivated to go and watch the film in a theater.
What did I like from this movie?
1. The first part of the film (first 20-30 minutes) was quite interesting and promising
2. I enjoyed the final, it was kind of unexpected
What did I dislike from this movie?
1. How come a blond, blue eyed, huge sack of muscles can be walking and taking buses in the middle of the Colombian jungle without being noticed?!
2. The lead role was a fireman, but he did act in the middle of the jungle like he was trained by some kind of military elite force!
3. All the scenes related with the rebel group sucked, the real Colombian rebel groups might felt offended by the way they're shown in this film
I would rate this movie with a 2/5
Directed by: Andrew Davis, Billy Burton
U.S. Rating: R
I'd like to start saying that if the lead role was played by any other actor but Arnold Schwarzenegger, it would have been such a disaster. Arnold Schwarzenegger made the difference in this film. Even though, the plot is based on a fictional act of terrorism, I could say that it didn't offer a political/social view, just a personal view of a fireman who loses his wife and son in a terrorist attack against the Colombian embassy in American soil. When he notices that the federal government is not doing enough to identify and capture the responsible of this terrorist act, he decides to travel to Colombia in a dangerous adventure that will lead him to the head of the terrorist group. Filled with so much fictional situations, this action movie offers nothing but big explosions, crazy situations in the middle of the jungle and a twisted final. I remember that this film was one of the first movies that had to be edited right after the event of 9/11, since it had some sensitive material (terrorist attack in American soil). This might be the reason, besides that it was played by Arnold Schwarzenegger, that I felt motivated to go and watch the film in a theater.
What did I like from this movie?
1. The first part of the film (first 20-30 minutes) was quite interesting and promising
2. I enjoyed the final, it was kind of unexpected
What did I dislike from this movie?
1. How come a blond, blue eyed, huge sack of muscles can be walking and taking buses in the middle of the Colombian jungle without being noticed?!
2. The lead role was a fireman, but he did act in the middle of the jungle like he was trained by some kind of military elite force!
3. All the scenes related with the rebel group sucked, the real Colombian rebel groups might felt offended by the way they're shown in this film
I would rate this movie with a 2/5
What did you like or dislike from this movie? What would you rate this movie?
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Synopsis: "I was born under unusual circumstances." And so begins "The Curious Case of Benjamin Button," adapted from the 1920s story by F. Scott Fitzgerald about a man who is born in his eighties and ages backwards: a man, like any of us, who is unable to stop time. We follow his story, set in New Orleans from the end of World War I in 1918, into the 21st century, following his journey that is as unusual as any man's life can be.
Starring: Brad Pitt, Cate Blanchett, Jason Flemyng, Taraji P. Henson, Julia Ormond
Directed by: David Fincher
U.S. Rating: PG-13
This is such a cinematic movie! I can't believe how young and old they made Brad Pitt look!! It's a beautiful film.Avery Interesting and unique story. I had all emotions going on during this movie.
What did I like from this movie?
1. Brad Pitt!! I am a girl you know....
2. How beautifully filmed this movie was. The scenery, sets, people, all of it. It's beautiful
3. It is a completely new and unique story. Something hard to come by in Hollywood these days
What did I dislike from this movie?
1. It was sad. I found myself crying in the end
2. It was a long movie. Be prepared to sit and watch all evening. It a long one
I would rate this movie with a 4/5
Directed by: David Fincher
U.S. Rating: PG-13
This is such a cinematic movie! I can't believe how young and old they made Brad Pitt look!! It's a beautiful film.Avery Interesting and unique story. I had all emotions going on during this movie.
What did I like from this movie?
1. Brad Pitt!! I am a girl you know....
2. How beautifully filmed this movie was. The scenery, sets, people, all of it. It's beautiful
3. It is a completely new and unique story. Something hard to come by in Hollywood these days
What did I dislike from this movie?
1. It was sad. I found myself crying in the end
2. It was a long movie. Be prepared to sit and watch all evening. It a long one
I would rate this movie with a 4/5
What did you like or dislike from this movie? What would you rate this movie?
Synopsis: London, midnight, on a cold evening. Unable to find a taxi, Kate heads for the Underground. She takes a seat away from the crowd of late-night revelers and waits for the last train. Before long she drifts off to sleep and wakes to find everyone gone. She momentarily panics until another train pulls in. She boards, unnerved that she's the only passenger, but relieved at last to be on her way. Halfway through the tunnel the train jerks to a violent halt. The lights shut off and the train is plunged into darkness. Kate screams, she is trapped, in the dark--and she is not alone. Her nightmare has only just begun.
Starring: Franka Potente, Vas Blackwood, Sean Harris, Ken Campbell, Jeremy Sheffield
Directed by: Chris Smith
U.S. Rating: R
I decided to read some previous reviews about Creep before spending 90 minutes of my time watching this film. We borrowed the movie from some friends who recommended us the film so, with this recommendation and the reviews I read, I thought we could enjoy a nice scary British horror film. Honestly, it is one of the worst horror films I've seen in years. It is all about blood, screaming, running, spending 5 minutes in a poop tank with another random guy and kill the bad guy just seconds before the doors are opened for the first train of the morning. I noticed that many people have enjoyed this horror film, I should ask them what's the catch in it, since I didn't get it.
What did I like from this movie?
1. When the girl finally kills the weirdo and lays on the floor at the underground terminal and the guy in the blue suit gets close to her and drops some coins right next to her thinking that she's a homeless
What did I dislike from this movie?
1. So many fake screaming scenes
2. The girl goes through one of the most traumatic situations in life, and she just lays in the floor like nothing happens, and she even laughs when the guy drops the coins on the floor
3. It didn't need too much effort for the actors in this movie. Most of them had only like 2 or 3 conversation lines before they were killed
I would rate this movie with a 1/5
Directed by: Chris Smith
U.S. Rating: R
I decided to read some previous reviews about Creep before spending 90 minutes of my time watching this film. We borrowed the movie from some friends who recommended us the film so, with this recommendation and the reviews I read, I thought we could enjoy a nice scary British horror film. Honestly, it is one of the worst horror films I've seen in years. It is all about blood, screaming, running, spending 5 minutes in a poop tank with another random guy and kill the bad guy just seconds before the doors are opened for the first train of the morning. I noticed that many people have enjoyed this horror film, I should ask them what's the catch in it, since I didn't get it.
What did I like from this movie?
1. When the girl finally kills the weirdo and lays on the floor at the underground terminal and the guy in the blue suit gets close to her and drops some coins right next to her thinking that she's a homeless
What did I dislike from this movie?
1. So many fake screaming scenes
2. The girl goes through one of the most traumatic situations in life, and she just lays in the floor like nothing happens, and she even laughs when the guy drops the coins on the floor
3. It didn't need too much effort for the actors in this movie. Most of them had only like 2 or 3 conversation lines before they were killed
I would rate this movie with a 1/5
What did you like or dislike from this movie? What would you rate this movie?
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Synopsis: Four Midwestern couples embark on a journey to a tropical island resort. While one of the couples is there to work on their marriage, the other three set out to jet ski, spa and enjoy some fun in the sun. They soon discover that participation in the resort's couples therapy is not optional. Suddenly, their group-rate vacation comes at a price. What follows is a hilarious look at real world problems faced by all couples.
Starring: Vince Vaughn, Jason Bateman, Jon Favreau, Faizon Love, Kristin Davis
Directed by: Peter Billingsley
U.S. Rating: PG-13
Filmed in one of the most amazing hotels in the world, The Bora Bora Hotel in Tahiti, Couples Retreat brings a funny plot played by a great cast. Couples Retreat is the story of four friends and their wives who decide to enroll in a whole week adventure plan to save their marriages, attending on a couples retreat program in Eden Resort. Eden Resort is divided in two sections: Eden East, the section with all the fun and party time, the section for single people and Eden West, the section for couples, the section with no fun, where couples are meant to solve their marital issues and be happy together. Looking for some fun stuff, soon these four couples will find that there's no such fun in Eden West, and all the activities are meant to explore and solve their marital differences and communication problems, leading to some problems and situations on these couple relationships. Facing some really bizarre and weird situations with the owner of Eden Resort, Marcel, they will have to overcome their differences and complete the program, if they want to understand each other and save their marriages. The only way to do this? Breaking the most important rule... going to the Eden East to get Trudy back, Shane's young girlfriend who escaped to this side of the Resort looking for some fun. A plot that offers some really funny scenes and content, some thoughtful moments and some annoying situations. No matter the critics and reviews you read about this movie, I totally recommend you to watch it.
What did I like from this movie?
1. The scenery is simply amazing!
2. Great cast, no matter what
3. I laughed with Marcel and his weird, twisted life style and methods to help couples to find their inner self and solve their differences
4. The scenes and situation with Salvador, the yoga instructor. The best of this movie! So hilarious!
5. The end of the retreat, when Marcel is giving the animal to each couple and gives Vince Vaughn an Ass, saying "You must be an Ass... Be an Ass with your family..."
6. The abandoned Starbucks!
What did I dislike from this movie?
1. There were few minutes in the middle of the movie that turned a bit annoying, during the therapies
I would rate this movie with a 4/5
Directed by: Peter Billingsley
U.S. Rating: PG-13
Filmed in one of the most amazing hotels in the world, The Bora Bora Hotel in Tahiti, Couples Retreat brings a funny plot played by a great cast. Couples Retreat is the story of four friends and their wives who decide to enroll in a whole week adventure plan to save their marriages, attending on a couples retreat program in Eden Resort. Eden Resort is divided in two sections: Eden East, the section with all the fun and party time, the section for single people and Eden West, the section for couples, the section with no fun, where couples are meant to solve their marital issues and be happy together. Looking for some fun stuff, soon these four couples will find that there's no such fun in Eden West, and all the activities are meant to explore and solve their marital differences and communication problems, leading to some problems and situations on these couple relationships. Facing some really bizarre and weird situations with the owner of Eden Resort, Marcel, they will have to overcome their differences and complete the program, if they want to understand each other and save their marriages. The only way to do this? Breaking the most important rule... going to the Eden East to get Trudy back, Shane's young girlfriend who escaped to this side of the Resort looking for some fun. A plot that offers some really funny scenes and content, some thoughtful moments and some annoying situations. No matter the critics and reviews you read about this movie, I totally recommend you to watch it.
What did I like from this movie?
1. The scenery is simply amazing!
2. Great cast, no matter what
3. I laughed with Marcel and his weird, twisted life style and methods to help couples to find their inner self and solve their differences
4. The scenes and situation with Salvador, the yoga instructor. The best of this movie! So hilarious!
5. The end of the retreat, when Marcel is giving the animal to each couple and gives Vince Vaughn an Ass, saying "You must be an Ass... Be an Ass with your family..."
6. The abandoned Starbucks!
What did I dislike from this movie?
1. There were few minutes in the middle of the movie that turned a bit annoying, during the therapies
I would rate this movie with a 4/5
What did you like or dislike from this movie? What would you rate this movie?
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Synopsis: Inspired by Ron and Judi Barrett's beloved children's book of the same name, Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs follows inventor Flint Lockwood (voice of Bill Hader) and a brainy weathergirl Sam Sparks (voice of Anna Faris) as they attempt to discover why the rain in their small town has stopped, and food is falling in its place. Meanwhile, lifelong bully Brent (voice of Adam Samberg) relishes in tormenting Flint like he did when they were kids, and Mayor Shelbourne (voice of Bruce Campbell) schemes to use Flint's latest invention -- a device designed to improve everyone's lives -- for his own personal gain. Mr. T. voices by-the-books cop Earl Devereaux, and James Caan voices Flint's technophobe father Tim.
Starring: Bill Hader, Anna Faris, Bruce Campbell, Mr. T
Directed by: Chris Miller, Phil Lord
U.S. Rating: PG
I simply loved this movie! I laughed through the entire movie (except for the sad or serious parts). This is a GREAT movie for kids and adults that like silly movies.
What did I like from this movie?
1. I loved that his spray on shoes never come off. It ends up being not only hilarious but saves the day in the end
2. The way Flint has never been in a snowball fight before and goes around hitting all the kids with "ice cream" snowballs really hard is hilarious. He even bursts into people's homes and pelts them with snowballs
3. I absolutely LOVED the fact that they rethought the "kiss." It was a very funny way of putting a kiss into a kid's movie and it also showed how socially deficit Flint was
4. There were tons of moments that just kept me laughing!
What did I dislike from this movie?
1. Not sure why, but "Baby Brent" in the chicken suit just freaked me out a little bit. I didn't care for the evil rotisserie chickens...
I would rate this movie with a 5/5
Directed by: Chris Miller, Phil Lord
U.S. Rating: PG
I simply loved this movie! I laughed through the entire movie (except for the sad or serious parts). This is a GREAT movie for kids and adults that like silly movies.
What did I like from this movie?
1. I loved that his spray on shoes never come off. It ends up being not only hilarious but saves the day in the end
2. The way Flint has never been in a snowball fight before and goes around hitting all the kids with "ice cream" snowballs really hard is hilarious. He even bursts into people's homes and pelts them with snowballs
3. I absolutely LOVED the fact that they rethought the "kiss." It was a very funny way of putting a kiss into a kid's movie and it also showed how socially deficit Flint was
4. There were tons of moments that just kept me laughing!
What did I dislike from this movie?
1. Not sure why, but "Baby Brent" in the chicken suit just freaked me out a little bit. I didn't care for the evil rotisserie chickens...
I would rate this movie with a 5/5
What did you like or dislike from this movie? What would you rate this movie?
Enjoy it!... Watch it!
Amy
Synopsis: When art student Ben Willis dumps his girlfriend Suzy, he develops insomnia after finding out how quickly she moved on. To pass the long hours of the night, he starts working the late night shift at the local supermarket. There he meets a colorful cast of characters, all of whom have their own 'art' in dealing with the boredom of an eight-hour-shift. Ben's art is that he imagines himself stopping time. This way, he can appreciate the artistic beauty of the frozen world and the people inside it - especially Sharon, the quiet checkout girl, who perhaps holds the answer to solving the problem of Ben's insomnia.
Starring: Emilia Fox, Sean Biggerstaff, Michelle Ryan, Marc Pickering, Shaun Evans
Directed by: Sean Ellis
U.S. Rating: R
Cashback does an amazing job making you actually feel as though time has stopped. It has that deep "American Beauty" feel to it. The music gives a philosophical feel to some of the scenes. What is really great about this movie is that it is also hilarious. There are plenty of things to keep you laughing and also plenty to make you rethink life in general. Cashback is definitely a movie I would consider to be more artistic than anything else. If you appreciate artistic style movies then this one is brilliant.
What did I like from this movie?
1. I absolutely love the parts where Ben stops time in his mind. The music really brings those moments in and gives them a very artistic and philosophical feel
2. The part where the new employee mops the floor with a kind of martial arts style is hilarious!
3. They bring us in for one of those "profound" moments (while Ben is staring at a women) and we are suddenly brought back to reality with his boss smacking him in the back of the head to snap him out of it
What did I dislike from this movie?
1. I didn't care for the soccer/"football" part. I didn't think it was as funny as the rest of the movie
I would rate this movie with a 4/5
Directed by: Sean Ellis
U.S. Rating: R
Cashback does an amazing job making you actually feel as though time has stopped. It has that deep "American Beauty" feel to it. The music gives a philosophical feel to some of the scenes. What is really great about this movie is that it is also hilarious. There are plenty of things to keep you laughing and also plenty to make you rethink life in general. Cashback is definitely a movie I would consider to be more artistic than anything else. If you appreciate artistic style movies then this one is brilliant.
What did I like from this movie?
1. I absolutely love the parts where Ben stops time in his mind. The music really brings those moments in and gives them a very artistic and philosophical feel
2. The part where the new employee mops the floor with a kind of martial arts style is hilarious!
3. They bring us in for one of those "profound" moments (while Ben is staring at a women) and we are suddenly brought back to reality with his boss smacking him in the back of the head to snap him out of it
What did I dislike from this movie?
1. I didn't care for the soccer/"football" part. I didn't think it was as funny as the rest of the movie
I would rate this movie with a 4/5
What did you like or dislike from this movie? What would you rate this movie?
Enjoy it!... Watch it!
Amy
Synopsis: James Bond's first 007 mission takes him to Madagascar, where he is to spy on a terrorist Mollaka. Not everything goes as planned and Bond decides to investigate, independently of the MI6 agency, in order to track down the rest of the terrorist cell. Following a lead to the Bahamas, he encounters Dimitrios and his girlfriend, Solange. He learns that Dimitrios is involved with Le Chiffre, banker to the world's terrorist organizations. Secret Service intelligence reveals that Le Chiffre is planning to raise money in a high-stakes poker game in Montenegro at Le Casino Royale. MI6 assigns 007 to play against him, knowing that if Le Chiffre loses, it will destroy his organization. 'M' places Bond under the watchful eye of the beguiling Vesper Lynd. At first skeptical of what value Vesper can provide, Bond's interest in her deepens as they brave danger together--and even torture at the hands of Le Chiffre. In Montenegro, Bond allies himself with Matthis, MI6's local field agent, and Felix Leiter, who is representing the interests of the CIA. The marathon game proceeds with dirty tricks and violence, raising the stakes beyond blood money and reaching a terrifying climax.
Starring: Daniel Craig, Judi Dench, Mads Mikkelsen, Eva Green, Jeffrey Wright
Directed by: Martin Campbell
U.S. Rating: PG-13
I'd simply describe this movie as an extraordinary production and action plot. Casino Royale offers such a well defined and smartly written story mixed with a incredibly talented cast. It's been a long time since I enjoyed a good James Bond production. I'm not saying that the most recent movies from this 007 franchise were bad, they were actually really entertaining. To be honest, Pierce Brosnan was a classic handsome secret agent, but all his action scenes were so Hollywood style, so unreal. They were more like action/thriller scenes faced by a super hero from a comic book instead of a real MI6 secret agent. Daniel Craig has brought the real character to the 007 secret agent... the very intriguing and charismatic personality needed for the James Bond role that we've been enjoying for over 50 years. This plot was meant to be a complete new and fresh plot, with its own timeline, not attached to any previous film. This movie offers amazing action scenes, remarkable locations and a great script. 101% Recommended!
What did I like from this movie?
1. I Personally believe that Casino Royale is one of the top 3 best James Bond movies of all times, no doubt about it
2. The complete initial action scenes (Starting at the snakes fight, the persecution and the situation at the embassy) give a solid idea of the quality and realism that Casino Royale could offer to all its viewers. I remember the two times I went to watch this movie at the cinema and it was interesting how the whole audience were amazed and ecstatic with these scenes
3. Eva Green looks amazing, the classic and sexy Bond girl
4. I really enjoyed not just the spectacular stunts, but the realism in every fighting scene. Really entertaining
5. The whole classy scenes at the casino, while they were playing Poker. Such a distinctive part of a James Bond movie, as well as the Austin Martin
6. The whole scene at the building in Venice. The adrenaline and action involved in this scene
7. The moment when Le Chiffre captures Bond and prepares him to be tortured, naked with a knotted rope. So funny when he says "Now the whole world's gonna know that you died scratching my balls!"
8. The final scene, when Bond hunts Mr White down, giving the obvious idea that it would be the beginning of the next sequel
What did I dislike from this movie?
1. The only scene I didn't enjoy or that I believe didn't look so real was the fight at Bodies, the exhibition in Miami, when Dimitrios discovers Bond and tries to kill him with a knife. I believe it was a bit entertaining though
I would rate this movie with a 5/5
Directed by: Martin Campbell
U.S. Rating: PG-13
I'd simply describe this movie as an extraordinary production and action plot. Casino Royale offers such a well defined and smartly written story mixed with a incredibly talented cast. It's been a long time since I enjoyed a good James Bond production. I'm not saying that the most recent movies from this 007 franchise were bad, they were actually really entertaining. To be honest, Pierce Brosnan was a classic handsome secret agent, but all his action scenes were so Hollywood style, so unreal. They were more like action/thriller scenes faced by a super hero from a comic book instead of a real MI6 secret agent. Daniel Craig has brought the real character to the 007 secret agent... the very intriguing and charismatic personality needed for the James Bond role that we've been enjoying for over 50 years. This plot was meant to be a complete new and fresh plot, with its own timeline, not attached to any previous film. This movie offers amazing action scenes, remarkable locations and a great script. 101% Recommended!
What did I like from this movie?
1. I Personally believe that Casino Royale is one of the top 3 best James Bond movies of all times, no doubt about it
2. The complete initial action scenes (Starting at the snakes fight, the persecution and the situation at the embassy) give a solid idea of the quality and realism that Casino Royale could offer to all its viewers. I remember the two times I went to watch this movie at the cinema and it was interesting how the whole audience were amazed and ecstatic with these scenes
3. Eva Green looks amazing, the classic and sexy Bond girl
4. I really enjoyed not just the spectacular stunts, but the realism in every fighting scene. Really entertaining
5. The whole classy scenes at the casino, while they were playing Poker. Such a distinctive part of a James Bond movie, as well as the Austin Martin
6. The whole scene at the building in Venice. The adrenaline and action involved in this scene
7. The moment when Le Chiffre captures Bond and prepares him to be tortured, naked with a knotted rope. So funny when he says "Now the whole world's gonna know that you died scratching my balls!"
8. The final scene, when Bond hunts Mr White down, giving the obvious idea that it would be the beginning of the next sequel
What did I dislike from this movie?
1. The only scene I didn't enjoy or that I believe didn't look so real was the fight at Bodies, the exhibition in Miami, when Dimitrios discovers Bond and tries to kill him with a knife. I believe it was a bit entertaining though
I would rate this movie with a 5/5
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Synopsis: When childhood buddies Dan, a successful but neurotic doctor; Jerry, a business high-flier on the edge of burnout; and Tom, a Harley-riding wild child; reunite in Oregon at their friend Billy's funeral, their reunion kicks off more than a little nostalgia. While reminiscing in their childhood tree house, the trio discovers that Billy had been pursuing their boyhood dreams of finding legendary bank robber DB Cooper's $200,000 stash. Now with the map Billy left behind and a cereal box compass, Dan, Jerry and Tom decide to fulfill their friend's dream and go on acanoe trip to find Cooper's cash. But when they find themselves hassled by the sheriff at the corner of Podunk and you-got-a-purty-mouth, treed by a huge brown bear who mistakes one of them for her cub, chased by vicious Rottweilers named Lynyrd and Skynyrd, hunted as prey by potfarmers whose crop they accidentally destroy, and battling terrifying rapids down a raging river in a canoe about to plummet over a waterfall, they begin to wonder which oftheir ideas was worse--searching in the wilderness for Cooper's cash, or believing it ever existed in the first place.
Starring: Seth Green, Matthew Lillard, Dax Shepard, Ethan Suplee, Abraham Benrubi
Directed by: Steven Brill
U.S. Rating: PG-13
A really entertaining and funny movie, no matter what other previous reviews and negative comments have been said about it. I had the chance to watch this movie for the first time a year ago, and watched it again for this review. These three guys make a really great and funny team for this movie. The plot brings so many different funny and bizarre scenes and situations that will keep you entertained from the very first to the last minute of this movie. Seth Green playing as the neurotic doctor, Matthew Lillard as the business guy and Dax Shepard as the renegade biker, being involved in a trip of a lifetime, trying to find the treasure ($200.000) left by their friend on a map, leading them to the craziest and funniest experiences until the end, when they face the lesson of their lives, learning the importance of real friendship.
What did I like from this movie?
1. The moment when they're on the little boat on the river and Seth Green sees the deer
2. The complete scene and situation with the Bear. Seth Green crying like a baby and all of them running away and sleeping in the top of the tree
3. The moment when they found the field of weed and they burn it all, getting high and laughing everywhere. Seth Green avoiding the bullet as Nero in Matrix, the dogs and the final moment at the lake
4. Another great scene or moment, when they find the two girls at the top of this tree in the middle of nowhere, living their lives like hippies... "all naturale!"
5. Burt Reynolds, so freaking funny the way he looks, especially at the last scene, when he gives the guys the bag with some stuff they would love
What did I dislike from this movie?
1. What I don't like about this movie is that they left so enough material for a sequel. It happened recently, but with different actors and a crappy story, so... once again, a NO-NO for a sequel
I would rate this movie with a 4/5
Directed by: Steven Brill
U.S. Rating: PG-13
A really entertaining and funny movie, no matter what other previous reviews and negative comments have been said about it. I had the chance to watch this movie for the first time a year ago, and watched it again for this review. These three guys make a really great and funny team for this movie. The plot brings so many different funny and bizarre scenes and situations that will keep you entertained from the very first to the last minute of this movie. Seth Green playing as the neurotic doctor, Matthew Lillard as the business guy and Dax Shepard as the renegade biker, being involved in a trip of a lifetime, trying to find the treasure ($200.000) left by their friend on a map, leading them to the craziest and funniest experiences until the end, when they face the lesson of their lives, learning the importance of real friendship.
What did I like from this movie?
1. The moment when they're on the little boat on the river and Seth Green sees the deer
2. The complete scene and situation with the Bear. Seth Green crying like a baby and all of them running away and sleeping in the top of the tree
3. The moment when they found the field of weed and they burn it all, getting high and laughing everywhere. Seth Green avoiding the bullet as Nero in Matrix, the dogs and the final moment at the lake
4. Another great scene or moment, when they find the two girls at the top of this tree in the middle of nowhere, living their lives like hippies... "all naturale!"
5. Burt Reynolds, so freaking funny the way he looks, especially at the last scene, when he gives the guys the bag with some stuff they would love
What did I dislike from this movie?
1. What I don't like about this movie is that they left so enough material for a sequel. It happened recently, but with different actors and a crappy story, so... once again, a NO-NO for a sequel
I would rate this movie with a 4/5
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Synopsis: Cidade de Deus (City of God) is a housing project built in the 1960's that--in the early 80's--became one of the most dangerous places in Rio de Janeiro. The tale tells the stories of many characters whose lives sometimes intersect. However, all is seen through the eyes of a singular narrator: Buscapé, a poor black youth too frail and scared to become an outlaw, but also too smart to be content with underpaid, menial jobs. He grows up in a very violent environment. The odds are all against him. But Buscapé soon discovers that he can see reality differently than others. His redemption is that he's been given an artist's point of view as a keen-eyed photographer. As Buscapé is not the real protagonist of the film--only the narrator--he is not the one who makes the decisions that will determine the sequence of events. Nevertheless, not only his life is attached to what happens in the story, but it is also through Buscapé's perspective of life that one can understand the complicated layers and humanity of a world, apparently condemned to endless violence.
Starring: Alexandre Rodrigues, Leandro Firmino De Hora Phellipe, Seu Jorge, Jonathan Haagensen, Matheus Nachtergaele
Directed by: Fernando Meirelles, Katia Lund
U.S. Rating: R
Even though, I know perfectly the cruel reality of crime in any Latin American country, because I was born and grew up in one of the most dangerous cities in Latin America, I'm not wondered of this movie's success. I believe that the success is not just related with the plot, but the direction and movie edition. I could say that for a foreign movie in 2003, this movie was one of the best foreign movies in the early decade. I love brazilian movies, they have really good actors/actresses. Brazil is well known for its great and amazing soap operas, offering fresh and great stories. Most of us have heard about Sonia Braga and watched many of her movies, one of Brazilian TV and Movie icons. City of God brings to the big screen the true story of violence and crime on the poor streets and Fabelas in Rio de Janeiro. A cruel and violent movie, but totally recommended if you enjoy movies with plots based on true stories.
What did I like from this movie?
1. The great job done by the director and editor of this movie, being able to intesect the life of so many different characters in just one story and show through this movie, the story, violence, crime and life of all these people
What did I dislike from this movie?
1. I could say that this movie is not the easiest film to watch due to the violence and story, but it's worth to watch though
I would rate this movie with a 3/5
Directed by: Fernando Meirelles, Katia Lund
U.S. Rating: R
Even though, I know perfectly the cruel reality of crime in any Latin American country, because I was born and grew up in one of the most dangerous cities in Latin America, I'm not wondered of this movie's success. I believe that the success is not just related with the plot, but the direction and movie edition. I could say that for a foreign movie in 2003, this movie was one of the best foreign movies in the early decade. I love brazilian movies, they have really good actors/actresses. Brazil is well known for its great and amazing soap operas, offering fresh and great stories. Most of us have heard about Sonia Braga and watched many of her movies, one of Brazilian TV and Movie icons. City of God brings to the big screen the true story of violence and crime on the poor streets and Fabelas in Rio de Janeiro. A cruel and violent movie, but totally recommended if you enjoy movies with plots based on true stories.
What did I like from this movie?
1. The great job done by the director and editor of this movie, being able to intesect the life of so many different characters in just one story and show through this movie, the story, violence, crime and life of all these people
What did I dislike from this movie?
1. I could say that this movie is not the easiest film to watch due to the violence and story, but it's worth to watch though
I would rate this movie with a 3/5
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Synopsis: Based on a true story, Frank W. Abagnale was employed as a doctor, a lawyer, and as a co-pilot for a major airline company's all before reaching his 21st birthday. A successful con artist and master of deception, Frank is also a brilliant forger, whose skill at check fraud has netted him millions of dollars in stolen funds--much to the chagrin of the authorities. FBI Agent Carl Hanratty has made it his prime mission to capture him and bring him to justice, however Frank is always one step ahead of Carl, baiting him to continue the chase.
Starring: Leonardo DiCaprio, Tom Hanks, Christopher Walken, Martin Sheen, Nathalie Baye
Directed by: Steven Spielberg
U.S. Rating: PG-13
I really love movies based on true stories, and I personally believe that the story of Frank W. Abagnale is TOTALLY amazing. This man was a piece of art! I saw a TV show here in the UK about scams programs and one of the episodes from this show presented a scam used by Abagnale many years ago. He told the guys that when the movie was being filmed at the airport, he worked on a scam just to tease people and it was totally amazing how he fooled people and got their money. The guys applied it here in the UK and it worked also. He's definitely a genius about scam programs and falsifications. Anyway, the plot is basically about his life. I felt too much Hollywood style included in the plot. No matter what, I still loved the movie, and as I said, the story of this guy.
What did I like from this movie?
1. The way he played all his fake roles in life and especially, the way he practiced and learned about it.
2. It was really funny when he tries to be a lawyer, learning from TV movies
3. The way he's captured. It wasn't enough the planes in the bathroom, he already had a mass production of check books!
4. So good the way everything turned at the end in his life and movie, being offered to work for the FBI, instead of being in jail
What did I dislike from this movie?
1. As I said, it had too much Hollywood style, instead of making it more real or like a movie-documentary about this guy's life.
I would rate this movie with a 4/5
Directed by: Steven Spielberg
U.S. Rating: PG-13
I really love movies based on true stories, and I personally believe that the story of Frank W. Abagnale is TOTALLY amazing. This man was a piece of art! I saw a TV show here in the UK about scams programs and one of the episodes from this show presented a scam used by Abagnale many years ago. He told the guys that when the movie was being filmed at the airport, he worked on a scam just to tease people and it was totally amazing how he fooled people and got their money. The guys applied it here in the UK and it worked also. He's definitely a genius about scam programs and falsifications. Anyway, the plot is basically about his life. I felt too much Hollywood style included in the plot. No matter what, I still loved the movie, and as I said, the story of this guy.
What did I like from this movie?
1. The way he played all his fake roles in life and especially, the way he practiced and learned about it.
2. It was really funny when he tries to be a lawyer, learning from TV movies
3. The way he's captured. It wasn't enough the planes in the bathroom, he already had a mass production of check books!
4. So good the way everything turned at the end in his life and movie, being offered to work for the FBI, instead of being in jail
What did I dislike from this movie?
1. As I said, it had too much Hollywood style, instead of making it more real or like a movie-documentary about this guy's life.
I would rate this movie with a 4/5
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Synopsis: A random wrong number on his cell phone sends a young man into a high-stakes race against time to save a woman’s life. With no knowledge of Jessica Martin other than her hushed, panicked voice on the other end of the tenuous cell phone connection, Ryan is quickly thrown into a world of deception and murder on his frantic search to find and save her.
Starring: Kim Basinger, Chris Evans, William H. Macy, Jason Statham, Dat Phan
Directed by: David Richard Ellis
U.S. Rating: PG-13
I really enjoyed this movie and its plot. A random call brings a complete race against the clock to save a woman's life after being kidnapped. It's a plot that offers some really good action and drama situations, as well as some funny scenes. I'd recommend the movie. I've watched a few times and never get tired of it.
What did I like from this movie?
1. The situation with the phone charger at the Cell Phone Expo
2. The moment when he gets the Porsche after getting the call mixed between lines
What did I dislike from this movie?
1. Kim Basinger SUCKED in this movie. She seemed so fake in her role, didn't like her work in this movie.
2. The Ricky Martin situation at the school, so dumb!
I would rate this movie with a 3/5
Directed by: David Richard Ellis
U.S. Rating: PG-13
I really enjoyed this movie and its plot. A random call brings a complete race against the clock to save a woman's life after being kidnapped. It's a plot that offers some really good action and drama situations, as well as some funny scenes. I'd recommend the movie. I've watched a few times and never get tired of it.
What did I like from this movie?
1. The situation with the phone charger at the Cell Phone Expo
2. The moment when he gets the Porsche after getting the call mixed between lines
What did I dislike from this movie?
1. Kim Basinger SUCKED in this movie. She seemed so fake in her role, didn't like her work in this movie.
2. The Ricky Martin situation at the school, so dumb!
I would rate this movie with a 3/5
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Synopsis: A rush-hour fender bender on New York City's crowded FDR Drive, under most circumstances, wouldn't set off a chain reaction that could decimate two people's lives. But on this day, at this time, a minor collision will turn two complete strangers into vicious adversaries. Their means of destroying one another might be different, but their goals, ultimately, will be the same: Each will systematically try to dismantle the other's life in a reckless effort to reclaim something he has lost. Late for court, high powered attorney Gavin Banek is weaving through heavy traffic. In a different lane is Doyle Gipson, a father whose right to see his children rests on the decision of a judge with a full docket and no time to spare. On the surface, Banek and Gipson are two very different men: one is struggling away from rock bottom. But a minor accident will drive these two strangers to the brink of self-destruction, and prove that rage can equalize any playing field when men turn into beasts.
Starring: Ben Affleck, Samuel L. Jackson, Toni Collette, William Hurt, Bradley Cooper
Directed by: Roger Michell
U.S. Rating: R
I consider this movie one of the best plots watched in 2002. I'm a loyal follower of every single movie with Samuel L. Jackson (some of them are not that good, because the rest of the cast sucks, or his role is not good enough for him). In the other hand, I consider that Ben Affleck has been in some really good movies (this is one of them), but honestly, I'm not totally convinced by his talent, after wining an Oscar for best actor. I know he's won an Oscar... bla, bla, bla... but I don't know, I strongly believe that his friend Matt Daemon is way much better actor than him. Anyway, I watch all his movies, especially because he's always working with other great actors & actresses. Now, let's talk about this movie. I really enjoyed the plot. Due to a coincidence, both lives, tragedies and situations are connected by destiny. I really enjoyed all the situations forced by both sides trying to not just find the solution to their own problems, but trying to make each others lives miserable. Everything was escalating until the one who originated the situation, Gavin Banek (Ben Affleck) notices that he's not just destroying the other person's reputation and life, but hurting his family (wife and kids). It's a really good thriller with some drama from the very first minute. Totally recommended.
What did I like from this movie?
1. I really liked this plot. This is the kind of plot that I really enjoy, because it gives you a little bit of everything and helps you to get involved in the situation and lives of the characters in this movie.
2. I enjoyed the moment when Gavin Banek is driving his Mercedes trying desperately to fix the situation after getting the documents back and Doyle Gipson (Samuel L. Jackson) is in the taxi right next to him and shows him a wheel brace, letting him know that he took the nuts from his wheels.
3. I liked the final, when Gavin Banek not just helps Doyle Gipson with his family, his financial situation (buying him a house), but taking control of the situation with his father in law, who's a corrupt lawyer that forged the document lost by Doyle Gipson.
I would rate this movie with a 4/5
Directed by: Roger Michell
U.S. Rating: R
I consider this movie one of the best plots watched in 2002. I'm a loyal follower of every single movie with Samuel L. Jackson (some of them are not that good, because the rest of the cast sucks, or his role is not good enough for him). In the other hand, I consider that Ben Affleck has been in some really good movies (this is one of them), but honestly, I'm not totally convinced by his talent, after wining an Oscar for best actor. I know he's won an Oscar... bla, bla, bla... but I don't know, I strongly believe that his friend Matt Daemon is way much better actor than him. Anyway, I watch all his movies, especially because he's always working with other great actors & actresses. Now, let's talk about this movie. I really enjoyed the plot. Due to a coincidence, both lives, tragedies and situations are connected by destiny. I really enjoyed all the situations forced by both sides trying to not just find the solution to their own problems, but trying to make each others lives miserable. Everything was escalating until the one who originated the situation, Gavin Banek (Ben Affleck) notices that he's not just destroying the other person's reputation and life, but hurting his family (wife and kids). It's a really good thriller with some drama from the very first minute. Totally recommended.
What did I like from this movie?
1. I really liked this plot. This is the kind of plot that I really enjoy, because it gives you a little bit of everything and helps you to get involved in the situation and lives of the characters in this movie.
2. I enjoyed the moment when Gavin Banek is driving his Mercedes trying desperately to fix the situation after getting the documents back and Doyle Gipson (Samuel L. Jackson) is in the taxi right next to him and shows him a wheel brace, letting him know that he took the nuts from his wheels.
3. I liked the final, when Gavin Banek not just helps Doyle Gipson with his family, his financial situation (buying him a house), but taking control of the situation with his father in law, who's a corrupt lawyer that forged the document lost by Doyle Gipson.
I would rate this movie with a 4/5
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Synopsis: Gabe Walker is the leader of a mountain rescue team who loses his nerve after witnessing an amateur climber fall to her death. Almost a year later, Gabe is asked to go back to the same mountain range and rescue a group of 'stranded' people. The only problem: when this group of ingenious fugitives survive a plane crash, and take his ex-girlfriend and his former climbing partner hostage, Walker must overcome his fears and climb the mountain to take on the well-armed gang. The only catch is that these so called 'stranded' people are infact looking for three boxes filled with $100,000,000 and they need mountain ranger to lead them to them!
Starring: Sylvester Stallone, John Lithgow, Michael Rooker, Janine Turner, Rex Linn
Directed by: Renny Harlin, Philip C. Pfeiffer
U.S. Rating: R
Cliffhanger is one of those movies I never get tired of watching, especially on a lazy afternoon or evening at home. Silvester Stallone plays Gabe Walker, the leader of a mountain rescue team who suffers a traumatic incident witnessing an amateur climber fall to her death. A year later, he gets involved in a rescue situation where is involved his girlfriend and former climbing partner, who are kidnaped by a group of fugitives. This entertaining plot will get you involved in all the extreme situations and action scenes from the very begining. My wife is not a big fan of Silvester Stallone, and when we watched this movie again a couple of nights ago, she was really excited about the movie, telling me that the first time she watched this movie, she dreamed that night with the weird looking face Stallone (that's the way she called him). By the way, she didn't tell me the dream :D
What did I like from this movie?
1. Definitely, what everyone would agree: The scene when Gabe Walker can't hold the hand of the amateur climber girl and she falls from the top.
2. All the persecution and climbing scenes offer great action moments, especially because Stallone never used a doble for these stunts.
What did I dislike from this movie?
1. There were some moments where we could see a obvious difference between a real nature shot and a studio shot. For example, the scene when Stallone is trying to save the amateur climber at the begining and the guys helping him from the helicopter. We can notice a difference between both images. But, I still enjoyed a lot these scenes.
I would rate this movie with a 4/5
Directed by: Renny Harlin, Philip C. Pfeiffer
U.S. Rating: R
Cliffhanger is one of those movies I never get tired of watching, especially on a lazy afternoon or evening at home. Silvester Stallone plays Gabe Walker, the leader of a mountain rescue team who suffers a traumatic incident witnessing an amateur climber fall to her death. A year later, he gets involved in a rescue situation where is involved his girlfriend and former climbing partner, who are kidnaped by a group of fugitives. This entertaining plot will get you involved in all the extreme situations and action scenes from the very begining. My wife is not a big fan of Silvester Stallone, and when we watched this movie again a couple of nights ago, she was really excited about the movie, telling me that the first time she watched this movie, she dreamed that night with the weird looking face Stallone (that's the way she called him). By the way, she didn't tell me the dream :D
What did I like from this movie?
1. Definitely, what everyone would agree: The scene when Gabe Walker can't hold the hand of the amateur climber girl and she falls from the top.
2. All the persecution and climbing scenes offer great action moments, especially because Stallone never used a doble for these stunts.
What did I dislike from this movie?
1. There were some moments where we could see a obvious difference between a real nature shot and a studio shot. For example, the scene when Stallone is trying to save the amateur climber at the begining and the guys helping him from the helicopter. We can notice a difference between both images. But, I still enjoyed a lot these scenes.
I would rate this movie with a 4/5
What did you like or dislike from this movie? What would you rate this movie?
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